Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Met - Shelter Indoors Now Extreme Wodonga, Bright, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham 01/10/2026
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of the North East and East Gippsland weather districts. 

Weather Situation: an upper-level low is maintaining unstable conditions across the state today, with thunderstorms currently developing along a surface trough in the northeast.

The severe weather is likely to include to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga, Bright, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham  
If you are located in Wodonga, Bright, Falls Creek or Mt Hotham area's, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors to stay safe.
What you should do: 
  • Stay indoors and away from windows. 
  • Be aware of any hazards near you. 
  • Follow your emergency plan, if you have one. 
  • Floodwater can be very deep, rise quickly and move fast. You can stay safe by avoiding flooded areas.
  • Be aware of hazardous trees - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall during a storm.
  • Avoid travel if possible.

If you are outside: 
  • You should try to locate a safe place to shelter indoors. 
  • If you cannot shelter indoors, stay well away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater. 

If you are driving: 
  • You should try to locate a safe place to shelter indoors. 
  • Be aware of very dangerous and unpredictable road conditions. 
  • For road closure information, check the VicTraffic website, contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70).

Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so. 
Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency. 
For severe weather related emergency assistance from the SES, phone 132 500.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Significant building damage. 
  • Fallen trees and branches. 
  • Extremely dangerous flash flooding. 
  • Landslides. 
  • Widespread flooding in properties and homes. 
  • Very dangerous road conditions. 
  • Heavy rainfall may lead to an increased risk of landslides – be aware of fallen earth, rocks, debris or trees.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service. 

The next update is expected by 01/10/2026 05:40 pm or as the situation changes. 

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 

Accessibility: 
  • The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. 
  • To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.   
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.